Bodgeshwar Jatra Festival at Mapusa in Goa

Bodgeshwar Jatra Festival at Mapusa is observed in Paush
month. It is the annual jatra and festival at the Mapusa Bodgeshwar Temple in Goa.
This annual yatra which also includes a small fair attracts hundreds of
devotees. Bodgeshwar Jatra Festival 2017 date is from January 10 to January 12.

Bodgeshwar is also known as Kanakeshwar Baba or Bongini. He
is a wish fulfilling deity.

The shrine and its premises are beautifully decorated during
the period with flowers, lamps and lights.

Unique rituals which are held only during special location
are performed on the day.

Bodgeshwar Jatra Festival is observed from Paush Shukla
Paksha Tryaodasi tithi to Purnima tithi or the thirteenth day to full moon day in
Paush month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Goa.